Is The Meredith Fishing Derby Still On??

[jkjoshuatree]

I read something that said it may be cancelled on the "Ice-in" thread but couldn't find anything concrete.

Does anyone know if its cancelled? Or delayed? I have reservations at Church Landing and need to know if I should cancel them.

Thanks.

[Fishback McMitchell]

My friends and i were out saturday and sunday. we were "the first bobhouse on meredith". the ice conditions in the bay are fairly promising. it ranged from 3''-7''. 3'' around the edges and 7'' as you get closer to middle. supposedly officials are having a meeting wednesday to decide the fate of the derby. we should know by the end of the week. there are still some places that are not safe. that's what the officials will be debating over tomorrow im sure. my clan and i are hopefull though!!

[hockeypuck]

Fishback, welcome aboard. Thanks for the ice update. I also am waiting for the Derby decision. When anyone hears a definite answer please post it up.
Hockeypuck.

[Paugus Bay Resident]

Here's some info from the Citizen -

Tuesday, January 31, 2006

Fishing derby officials remain hopeful about prospects for chill

http://www.citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060131/CITIZEN0103/101310069/-1/CITIZEN

This weeks lows are supposed to be in the mid to high 20s with highs in the high 30s to low 40s. So, doesn't look like a lot of help from mother nature :(

[Fishback McMitchell]

well this weekend we sacraficed bacon fat from 2 lbs of bacon to the Fish Gods....sooo......that should have some pull for us! they love bacon fat from Egg McMitchell's cooked by a guy in a furry rabbit hat!!

[massfisher]

Any locals who follow the board please post official Derby updates. Can't trust the Rotary Club site to update. Some of us travel up for the derby and have reservations that can be altered if enough notice is given. Pray for COLD and bring on the ICE Always forward never straight, put a sausage on the grill it's February!

[shania]

The derby has been postponed one week.The new date is feb.18th and 19th.

[GWC...]

The derby has been postponed one week.The new date is feb.18th and 19th.

Also reported in the Manchester Union Leader:

http://www.unionleader.com/article.aspx?headline=Fishing+derby+delayed+a+week&articleId=fdd69fdc-d585-45c0-95dc-ef0f8dd8f1c7